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so you got to love the redskins' chances with seattle coming in. the last two times they've been in the playoffs, they lost to seattle but those were in the northwest. this time, they get the seahawks here. >>> straight ahead at 6:00, we'll take a look at how the markets are looking on the last day of 2012. >> first, let's say good morning to today's fan of the day. today, we say hello to norman johnson, jr. norman tells us he tunes in every morning with his precious baby tiara perched in her favorite spot. >> we get a double dose. this is big time. for a chance to be tomorrow's fan of the day, log on to our facebook page and post a comment under norman's picture. >> love it, norman. congratulations. >> we are checking your morning commute and your very cold weather when fox 5 morning news continues. we'll be right back. ight back.
so you got to love the redskins' chances with seattle coming in. the last two times they've been in the playoffs, they lost to seattle but those were in the northwest. this time, they get the seahawks here. >>> straight ahead at 6:00, we'll take a look at how the markets are looking on the last day of 2012. >> first, let's say good morning to today's fan of the day. today, we say hello to norman johnson, jr. norman tells us he tunes in every morning with his precious baby tiara...
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seattle come in here . we'll talk about wilson. seattle against the redskins 4:30 fed ex field and that's where we find melanie out there all morning long. and again, it's not even what 12 hours removed? what's it like out there. can you see the remnants of a great evening at fed ex? >> reporter: yeah, you can. definitely there were people out here partying last night and all for a good reason. long time fans are saying that this team is really reminding them of the glory days of the 1980s. and been talking about alfred morris all morning with him setting that rushing record. the 2012 squad itself the team also surpassed the team single season rushing record set by those 1983 hogs. so a lot of comparisons there and hopefully riding high on that. a few would have expected when we were sitting there at the buy week that we'd find the redskins on top of the nfc east division. who would have thought they would have been division champs. first division game in 13 years on the horizon. the parking lots of course as you would expect fille
seattle come in here . we'll talk about wilson. seattle against the redskins 4:30 fed ex field and that's where we find melanie out there all morning long. and again, it's not even what 12 hours removed? what's it like out there. can you see the remnants of a great evening at fed ex? >> reporter: yeah, you can. definitely there were people out here partying last night and all for a good reason. long time fans are saying that this team is really reminding them of the glory days of the...
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many lined up outside an administration building in seattle. voters there also approved gay marriage in a november referendum. >>> other stories making headlines. the foreign ministry still hasn't decided whether to send john mcafee back. he did that in guatemala city yesterday. he said he fears for his safety because he has sensitive information about official. >> there will be a funeral for a man after he got pushed on to the subway tracks. that man's wife says they had fought and he had been drinking. he had a bottle of vodka on him as he was killed. the homeless man accused of pushing him was bothering people. that's when the argument broke out and he was pushed on to the tracks. >> you don't hear this too often. 911 dispatchers got a call for help from a burglary suspect. christopher more is accused of breaking into a home. james and his wife and two children were asleep at the time. jero said he woke up grabbed his pistol and cornered a man. he is now facing burglary charges. >>> and in london, duchess kate left the hospital where she was
many lined up outside an administration building in seattle. voters there also approved gay marriage in a november referendum. >>> other stories making headlines. the foreign ministry still hasn't decided whether to send john mcafee back. he did that in guatemala city yesterday. he said he fears for his safety because he has sensitive information about official. >> there will be a funeral for a man after he got pushed on to the subway tracks. that man's wife says they had fought...
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sunday, the way it looks, and os course seattle comes to town.to it will be sunny and dry, and chilly, so let's hope thatthat stands. >> absolutely.ut >> we miss gangnam style. >>> stick around. sports is coming up next. redskins 7th consecutive win earns them a playoff game. >> these are not the same redskins, they are heading to the eypost season. rgiii was not at number speed, but was able to find the enden zone. he coasts in from 9 yards out to give the skins the fired lead. morris, he had his best game ofe an incredible season, hishi 32-yard touchdown was the third of the game for him. he finished with 200 yards on the ground, single season total of 1613 yards. rgiii was asked, where this 28-18 victory ranked. >> top one. it's a championship game. we won. w so hopefully we can win the overall championship of the league, but this is the besthe feeling i've ever had. i'm at a loss for words, justjus because it's that important to us, and we went out and did what we said we were going to do. we won 7 straight, won the division, and now we're in thet playoff, and now we need t
sunday, the way it looks, and os course seattle comes to town.to it will be sunny and dry, and chilly, so let's hope thatthat stands. >> absolutely.ut >> we miss gangnam style. >>> stick around. sports is coming up next. redskins 7th consecutive win earns them a playoff game. >> these are not the same redskins, they are heading to the eypost season. rgiii was not at number speed, but was able to find the enden zone. he coasts in from 9 yards out to give the...
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it will be a rematch. 2005/2006, these two teams met in seattle, sea hawks won the two games. i think pay back is in store. >>> okay.>> so much better today --to >> the weather's not nearly as exciting. >> it's not.s but it's new year's eve, so folks want to know. >> the weather is not nearly as exciting, it's cloudy and cold. >> and not as windy. >> no, no. it's good out there for the festivities. until you get something like som this, it can be worse. for the folks at times square, all squished together.alsq it's going to be cloudy with temperatures in the middle 30s in case you care.. in terms of temperatures for uso we managed into the lower 40s for highs, just, again, not much sunshine. waking up real early to see t the clouds came over quickly. 40 now, gaithersburg, 36, dulles 45, you get the idea. north and west it's colder. it will be cloudy all evening long, okay? and i'm not too word about anything falling from the sky. however, we did have a little bit of light rain trying to fall in places, probably only hitting the ground as sprinkles, and that was farther to the
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seattle also comes into the game as one of the hottest teams in the league. they are led by a rookie quarterback as well, russell wilson. >>> for more highlights from last night's big win, we turn it over to melanie alnwick live in landover. good news to be talking about this morning. >> reporter: that's right. this game certainly was a physical game that lived up to the expectations of a bitter division rivalry and a lot of people are saying it actually even brought back memories of the 1983 squad with the hog and rigo. who would have dreamed that they would be in this position after their start. first place in the nfc east. here they are with the first home playoff game at next field in 13 years on the horizon. the redskins took the field sunday into the in a prime time match-up, the season finale against the cowboys, a win or go home situation for both teams. while roargt has been the most celebrated team member -- while robert griffin iii has been the most celebrated team member, alfred morris was practical i'll up stoppable, running for three touchdowns,
seattle also comes into the game as one of the hottest teams in the league. they are led by a rookie quarterback as well, russell wilson. >>> for more highlights from last night's big win, we turn it over to melanie alnwick live in landover. good news to be talking about this morning. >> reporter: that's right. this game certainly was a physical game that lived up to the expectations of a bitter division rivalry and a lot of people are saying it actually even brought back...
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. >>> pot smokers are lighting up in seattle. this is a public pot party. the new law legalizing marijuana went into effect in the state today. voters approved the law in november, but the law doesn't allow people to smoke weed in public. if they get caught, they could be fined. >> if you look at everybody around here, i have never seen so many people in seattle in one vicinity like this. >> the city is not issuing fines just yet. anyone lighting up will be given a warning for now. voters in colorado approved a similar law in november legalizing marijuana. users there can only carry an ounce or less. >>> it's a big night at the white house. the national christmas tree lighting ceremony is underway on the ellipse. the first family is set to flip the switch in a few minutes. the tradition is meant to celebrate the holiday season and share the message of peace. the u.s. navy band, i think, just wrapping up here. sue palka is on the ellips tonight and, sue, normally, i would be asking you about the cold when you're outside like. this you have a celebration to t
. >>> pot smokers are lighting up in seattle. this is a public pot party. the new law legalizing marijuana went into effect in the state today. voters approved the law in november, but the law doesn't allow people to smoke weed in public. if they get caught, they could be fined. >> if you look at everybody around here, i have never seen so many people in seattle in one vicinity like this. >> the city is not issuing fines just yet. anyone lighting up will be given a warning...
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next sunday 4:30 right here seattle versus the redskins. seattle coming cross country. rw 1 against rgiii. we're going to talk about these quarterbacks and what a difference they've made. we see what's happening here. andrew luck in indianapolis. it is a new breed of quarterback and a new day. and redskins are happy to have the one they have. it's astounding. tony romo gets up staged by a couple rookies yesterday. >> all right. thank you. as expected fans have been in a frenzy since the 7 game winning streak has started. melanie has reaction. >> reporter: plenty of excitement here at fed ex field. the whole place was lit up yesterday as fans geared up for the prime time match up. it was a physical game that lived up to the expectations. it really erased that fell halfway through the season. the parking lot here filled up hours before go time. 82,845 fans. not only for a quarterback but also as we've been saying for the other star rookie alfred morris. ever confident this season's winning streak would continue. >> the superbowl come through washington. that's what they a
next sunday 4:30 right here seattle versus the redskins. seattle coming cross country. rw 1 against rgiii. we're going to talk about these quarterbacks and what a difference they've made. we see what's happening here. andrew luck in indianapolis. it is a new breed of quarterback and a new day. and redskins are happy to have the one they have. it's astounding. tony romo gets up staged by a couple rookies yesterday. >> all right. thank you. as expected fans have been in a frenzy since the 7...
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the governor signed the law yesterday and same-sex couples did not waste any time lining up outside a seattle administration building. they began picking up their wedding licenses this morning. >>> the nominations for the 2013 grammy awards are in. six different artists tied for top nominee. they are kanye west, jay-z, frankie ocean. mumford and sons and the band fun. and call me maybe up for song of the year. the grammys will air on february 10th. i. >>> red parking meters around town designed to fight fraud and provide parking for the disabled but up next, that effort isn't going as planned and the costing you. we'll get the details. >> this morning is a far cry from where we were yesterday and the day before with the temperatures. cooler air kicking in. i'm he have the details on how long it will stick around. and your full forecast. we'll be back after the break. >>> time now for a fox 5 holiday tradition. accepted in your ornaments for the fox 5 christmas tree. we'll decorate a tree with your festive donation and give it to a local charity to brighten up your holiday. your holiday. be su
the governor signed the law yesterday and same-sex couples did not waste any time lining up outside a seattle administration building. they began picking up their wedding licenses this morning. >>> the nominations for the 2013 grammy awards are in. six different artists tied for top nominee. they are kanye west, jay-z, frankie ocean. mumford and sons and the band fun. and call me maybe up for song of the year. the grammys will air on february 10th. i. >>> red parking meters...
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four-seed opening up at home against the seahawks, better than being a five-seed and opening up in seattle and -- . >> it's been a long time, right? >> and that is the last time they won five in a row. >> maybe that is something, i sign of what is to come. >> the crystal ball. scott smith, thank you. >> yeah. >> shawn. >>> josh brent will have to wear an alcohol monitor. he's accused of killing his teammate, jerry brown in an alcohol-involved crash earlier this month. espn is reporting the cowboys are banning him from the sidelines for the remainder of the football season. he's facing intoxication manslaughter charges. >>> coming up, a plan to put more copiesa -- cops on the street in d.c. hits a roadblock. >> and if you have a lead foot, find out where the speed limit is increasing in our area. >>> later, a virginia man comes forward to claim a huge powerball prize. stay with us. . >> hi, i'm colonel karen gibson, standing in sunny kabul, afghanistan. i would like to wish a happy holidays to my friends and family in the fort meade area, especially my husband ken and my children kelly and
four-seed opening up at home against the seahawks, better than being a five-seed and opening up in seattle and -- . >> it's been a long time, right? >> and that is the last time they won five in a row. >> maybe that is something, i sign of what is to come. >> the crystal ball. scott smith, thank you. >> yeah. >> shawn. >>> josh brent will have to wear an alcohol monitor. he's accused of killing his teammate, jerry brown in an alcohol-involved crash...
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which was featured in the movie sleepless in seattle? >> bells point it is. >> reporter: it's 1-1. 3rd down, santana moss played at the u with this ravens safety. >> ed reed. >> reporter: i thought you would have gotten that one. >> too slow. ly it but too slow. >> reporter: no -- i had it but too slow. >> reporter: no worries. 4th down. cal ripken became the iron man of baseball by breaking whose consecutive games played? >> chris chester for the offense. i'm a jack of all trades in sports. >> reporter: congratulations the offense is making up ground now only down two in the 4 down showdown. >> as we continue. >>> we'll tell you about a home invasion with a twist. find out why a would be burglar called 911 on the homeowner he was targeting. >>> now your capital rundown with tom fitzgerald. >> we're back with your look at what's upcoming, new and noteworthy. it's your capital rundown for the week of december 10th, 2012. starting off monday healthcare reform again takes center stage on capitol hill with a briefing on how increasing the nu
which was featured in the movie sleepless in seattle? >> bells point it is. >> reporter: it's 1-1. 3rd down, santana moss played at the u with this ravens safety. >> ed reed. >> reporter: i thought you would have gotten that one. >> too slow. ly it but too slow. >> reporter: no -- i had it but too slow. >> reporter: no worries. 4th down. cal ripken became the iron man of baseball by breaking whose consecutive games played? >> chris chester for the...
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seattle coming here next week, if they were to win sunday night. now if they lose, they would need help. they would need chicago to lose at detroit and minnesota to lose at -- against green bay. it's in minnesota. if those two things happen, and the redskins will know this before they tick off, whether or not they're in the playoffs or if they have to win that game. i think that's a an advantage to the skins. if you know one of those two teams, already lost both their games, we're already in, win, lose or draw. if one of those two teams wins, it's all or nothing comes sunday night. i think ultimately that's the way it will play out. the last time these teams played, down in big d, and i remember sitting in the press box watching the cowboys' defense closely and thinking to themselves, they have no idea how to stop robert griffin iii. none. he went nuts. quarterback rating of 131.8. 19 of 27. 304yards. four touchdowns. four. now, the other guy on the other side, this is one of them here, he's going to roll into the end zone, redskins won 38-31. only
seattle coming here next week, if they were to win sunday night. now if they lose, they would need help. they would need chicago to lose at detroit and minnesota to lose at -- against green bay. it's in minnesota. if those two things happen, and the redskins will know this before they tick off, whether or not they're in the playoffs or if they have to win that game. i think that's a an advantage to the skins. if you know one of those two teams, already lost both their games, we're already in,...
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now, everything hinges on what seattle does. >> out west. >> seattle, not that strong. don't strike me as a strong team. russell wilson is good. defense is pretty good. >> get off the fence and give me a prediction. >> they are going to get three out of four, so i'm going out on a limb and say maybe. >> maybe! >> yes! >> that is the best we get. >> that is it. >> thanks for being here. >> you get a technical foul, too. >> not just a flag. >> no, you get a technical and ejected from the game. >> see you next week on off the wall. >>> still ahead this morning, who will win a friendly bet for county executives for the redskins and the ravens. stay with us. we'll be right back. ♪ [ female announcer ] nature exists on the grandest scale... ♪ t details. ♪ and sometimes both. nature valley granola thins pack the big taste of granola and dark chocolate into one perfect square, under 100 calories. nature valley granola thins. nature at its most delicious. share "not even close." share "you owe me..." share "just right." the share everything plan. sharable data across 10 de
now, everything hinges on what seattle does. >> out west. >> seattle, not that strong. don't strike me as a strong team. russell wilson is good. defense is pretty good. >> get off the fence and give me a prediction. >> they are going to get three out of four, so i'm going out on a limb and say maybe. >> maybe! >> yes! >> that is the best we get. >> that is it. >> thanks for being here. >> you get a technical foul, too. >> not...
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many people wasted little r the time and lined occupy outside a seattle administering building shortly after the governor signed the law yesterday. the law legalizing marijuana possession also went into effect in washington state. adults can have up to one ounce of pot but it is still banned from public use just like drinking alcohol. >>> coming up next, remembering a jazz legend who helped bring the art form to the masses with a hit that can just about put anybody in a good mood. >> but first, we'll have today's forecast that will also make you feel good as we listen to some of that music. we'll check in with gwen when fox 5 morning news continues. q get irresistibly clean and fresh carpets in your home with resolve deep clean powder. the moist powder removes three times more dirt than vacuuming alone while neutralizing odors for a clean you can see, smell and really enjoy. don't just vacuum clean. resolve clean. >>> wear just 19 days away from christmas. how can that be? the national christmas tree lighting ceremony gets started at 4:30 today. this is its 9 onth year. actor neil patr
many people wasted little r the time and lined occupy outside a seattle administering building shortly after the governor signed the law yesterday. the law legalizing marijuana possession also went into effect in washington state. adults can have up to one ounce of pot but it is still banned from public use just like drinking alcohol. >>> coming up next, remembering a jazz legend who helped bring the art form to the masses with a hit that can just about put anybody in a good mood....